GO rail line
Lakeshore West
Union Station to Aldershot, West Harbour, and Niagara Falls
Live status
1 train active · 100% on time right now
- Trains
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- On time
- 100%
- Alerts
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- Track work between Confederation GO and Niagara Falls GO (VIA Station) There is ongoing track work taking place between Confederation GO and Niagara Falls GO (VIA Station). All trains travelling through the area are expected to arrive at their destination approximately 15 minutes behind schedule until the work is complete
Line map
Lakeshore West
Stations on the Lakeshore West line
Tap any station for live departures.
When does the Lakeshore West line run?
Lakeshore West runs all day, seven days a week. Service is more frequent during weekday peak hours, with additional express trains that skip selected stops to shorten the Union-to-Aldershot trip. Off-peak and weekend service is less frequent but runs continuously from early morning until after midnight. Trains to and from Niagara Falls run on a limited schedule — typically weekends and during the summer season.
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About the Lakeshore West line
The Lakeshore West line runs between Union Station in downtown Toronto and the west end of the GO network, serving commuters along the lake from Exhibition through Mississauga, Oakville, and Burlington to Hamilton and — on select trips — St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. It is one of the two GO rail corridors with all-day, two-way service every day of the week. Most trains terminate at Aldershot or West Harbour; weekend and seasonal service continues to Niagara Falls. The full Union-to-West-Harbour run stops at twelve stations; the Niagara extension adds three more. Lakeshore West connects to the TTC subway at Union, GO bus at most intermediate stations, and Hamilton Street Railway at West Harbour. Use the station list below to jump to a live departure board, or save a commute on the home page for a personalised countdown.
Lakeshore West line FAQ
- Does the Lakeshore West line run on weekends?
- Yes. Lakeshore West is one of GO Transit’s two all-day, two-way lines and operates every day of the week, including weekends and most holidays.
- Do all Lakeshore West trains go to Niagara Falls?
- No. Most Lakeshore West trains terminate at Aldershot or West Harbour in Hamilton. Service to Niagara Falls runs on a limited schedule — primarily weekends and during the summer — and stops at Confederation and St. Catharines along the way.
- What is the difference between Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East?
- The two lines share Union Station and run in opposite directions along Lake Ontario. Lakeshore West goes west to Aldershot, Hamilton, and Niagara Falls; Lakeshore East goes east to Oshawa. Both run all-day two-way service every day.
- Is there Wi-Fi on Lakeshore West GO trains?
- No. GO Transit does not currently offer onboard Wi-Fi on any line, including Lakeshore West.
- Where can I see live Lakeshore West departures?
- Rail Six shows live departures for every Lakeshore West station. Tap any station in the list above, or open the home page and save your commute to get a personalised countdown on every visit.